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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
15
A dated Associated Press profile on Paavo Nurmi portrays the celebrated Finnish distance runner as a disciplined, reserved figure. It notes his long preparation, steady conditioning, and Spartan lifestyle, including strict self-denial and focus on peak performance rather to reveal secrets.
Paavo Nurmi increases to 13 his world record total by outdistancing Jola Kay and Wille Ritole at the Finnish American games. He holds outdoor marks from 500 to 10,000 meters and miles, and new indoor records for 1500 and 5000 meters and one mile. Contender G H Larner is noted as a rival with multiple records earlier in the century. Millrose meet at Madison Square Garden features Nurmi rivalries and other track events with Frigerio and Plant set to compete.
In Whiteside league play at Whiteside alleys, Hartman led a Packing crew to two wins in three against Courier five while Leonard Cigars swept Miller Construction in another Whiteside matchup. Tom Vincent paced individual scoring with 183 as detailed scores for Courier and Rath Packing teams followed.
Grand Rapids sees Tommy Gib bons defeating Yack Burke in a sixth round bout. New York Jones W Merzereau is nominated to head the United States Lawn Tennis Association. Peoria and Chicago items note managerial changes and legal sport news. Nurmi to race in Chicago mile and a quarter with Dean announcing the event. Notre Dame supporters applaud Lincoln banquet and Nebraska acceptance. Iowa City reports Schroeder named to the national wrestling committee.
A bill introduced by Congressman Hawes of Missouri would outlaw commercial shipment of black bass except fry and live young. It targets market sales, aiming to conserve bass by preventing interstate transfers and requiring dealers to prove origin. The proposal would affect states with no native bass and could curb southern bass entering eastern markets.
Iowa meets Purdue for a Big Ten showdown at Iowa City. The Hawkeyes, top Big Ten percentage, aim to extend their lead after beating Minnesota. Captain Janse and Laude likely start at forwards with Raffensperger at center and McConnell and Van Densen at guards. Purdue, fresh from Rose Poly and DePauw wins and an overtime loss to Franklin, relies on Tannenbergs Robbins for defense and scoring, while captain Wellman and sophomore Cramer bolster guard and center positions.
Benny Leonard renowned lightweight boxing figure is seriously ill with grippe in New York City after a relapse. He was stricken on stage during a public appearance and is reported in grave condition.
A brief note credits the subject with rising to stardom in contests linked to De Pauw Rose Poly and Franklin, highlighting early achievements and associations with multiple colleges.
Towa City, Ia., Jan. 9 Charles R. Brookins of the University of Iowa, holder of the world record 723 210 for the 220 yard low hurdles and seeking a 22 second mark, will maintain his amateur standing this season and attempt to smash the .28 second barrier in spring and summer. Brookins, who ended his college football career this fall, will graduate at the end of January.
Detroit, Jan 9 After days of uncertainty Warry Greb world middleweight champion agrees to fight Bob Sage in a 10 round bout at catch weight. Discrepancies in contracts nearly canceled the title defense but officials allowed Greb to name the referee with another judge to be named by the boxing commissioner.
Morrie Schlaifer of Omaha signed to meet Dago Joe Gans of St Paul in a ten round bout at Davenport on January 22. They agreed to weigh 158 pounds at 6 oclock on the day of the fight, and Schlaifer posted a $500 forfeit to guarantee his appearance three days before the show.
Iowa City Iowa January 9 Ernest G Schroeder director of the men s gymnasium at the University of Iowa has been appointed a member of the National AAU wrestling committee which has jurisdiction over the midwest region and governing duties for the sport in that area.
A Western district spans the states of Towa Nebraska North De skota and South Dakota as described in regional delineations.
Missouri University defeated Iowa State college 28 to 15 in a hard fought conference matchup. Joyner led with eight field goals as Wheat added four and McDonough contributed one, with Cog and Arnald contributing assists and substitutes seeing time. The game featured refereeing by Hedges of Dartmouth and was captured in a vivid sports photo sequence.
Berkell Players present Avery Blopwood's Why Men Leave Home at Waterloo Theatre next week, a farce about three married couples and the trials of married life set in two acts. Also listings include The Cat and the Canary, In High Gear, Bertune's Masko, Mike Taylor troupe, and The Uninvited at various theatres with vaudeville and film features.
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